Summary
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University during an event. The shooter used a high-powered rifle and managed to escape, blending in with the campus crowd. Authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation and have recovered the weapon but have not identified the suspect yet.
Key Facts
- Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was killed at Utah Valley University.
- The shooter used a high-powered rifle and fired from a rooftop.
- The shooter is believed to be "college age" and escaped after the shooting.
- Authorities have identified multiple active crime scenes related to the incident.
- Two individuals were detained but later released as they weren't connected to the shooting.
- The incident has sparked discussion about political violence in the U.S.
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox called the incident a political assassination.
- Vice President JD Vance planned to visit Kirk's family instead of attending another scheduled event.
